Lead Community Pharmacist — Patient-Centric Care

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a pharmacist to lead pharmaceutical care across ambulatory and retail services, with direct patient care and administrative duties. The role emphasizes safe drug use, staff supervision, and participation in education and quality initiatives.

The position requires WV or OH licensure, BLS, and clinical competencies, with opportunities to mentor students and residents within a dynamic hospital setting. On-site, full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Pharmacist license as required by state board where services will be provided.
• OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
• State criminal background check and Federal, as required for regulated areas
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas; guides providers and patients on best practices and safe drug use.
• Responsible for dispensing and controlling both prescription and non-prescription medicine.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by physicians to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients.
• Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Answers questions and provides information to customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Detects, reports, and helps minimize adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Assists nursing and other disciplines in admission and discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintains procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students and residents.
• Maintains professional competence by attending conferences and continuing education; participates in quality improvement activities.
• Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
• Maintains awareness of third party Rx systems and resolves denial problems promptly.
• Enters data to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
• Instructs staff on state/federal pharmacy law and participates in productivity improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Clinical involvement

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Teaching/education

Education

Pharmacist license

PharmD degree

MTM Certification

Immunization Certification

CSP Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a pharmacist to lead pharmaceutical care across ambulatory and retail services, with direct patient care and administrative duties. The role emphasizes safe drug use, staff supervision, and participation in education and quality initiatives.

The position requires WV or OH licensure, BLS, and clinical competencies, with opportunities to mentor students and residents within a dynamic hospital setting. On-site, full-time roles.